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Introduction to Linux - A Hands on Guide

This guide was created as an overview of the Linux Operating System, geared toward new users as an exploration tour and getting started guide, with exercises at the end of each chapter.
For more advanced trainees it can be a desktop reference, and a collection of the base knowledge needed to proceed with system and network administration. This book contains many real life examples derived from the author's experience as a Linux system and network administrator, trainer and consultant. They hope these examples will help you to get a better understanding of the Linux system and that you feel encouraged to try out things on your own.

When play youtube video in knoppix5.1 live cd message says 'javascript turned off or I have an old version of adobe falsh player. How do I turn on javascript, should I download .tar.gz, .rpm or YUM adobe flash file ?

Konqueror browser 'Edit' doesn't have 'preferences', 'properties' is greyed out. Downloaded firefox, saved firefox.tar.gz file. Double-clicked file but doesn't install. Where can I find info on how to install this file?

Went to iceweasel browser,Edit,Preferences,Contents - java and javascript are enabled. Clicked download link for adobe flash player at Youtube. Should I download .tar.gz, .rpm or YUM file and how do I install ?

Downloaded file to desktop (install_flash_player_9_linux), rt click, chose extract to home/knoppix, rt click and no option to install, some options are -> open in new window, open in new tab, open with kaffeine, compress etc. Clicked folder and 2 files open, flashplayer-installer (shell script) and libflashplayer.so (shared libary). clicked shell script file and it just winks.

It looks like the root password is not active, since it took you directly to the root command line without the password. Are you sure that's the location of the extracted file? You said you went into a folder, which means it wouldn't be /home/knoppix, but /home/knoppix/[folder name]. The period in the command ./flashplayer-installer just means the current directory.

I just installed unbuntu on my computer and can't watch you tube videos! I am very new to the whole Linux thing, so please explain to me how to install the correct plug in i'll need to watch Youtube videos. Sorry for the hassle, I know I need to,and am willing to, adjust the Linux world. Linux rocks!

The downloaded file is install_flash_player_9_linux.tar.gz. It was moved to a folder of the same name. Extracted files from the download (there it's a folder not a file) and got 2 files flashplayer-installer ,a shell script and libflashplayer.so a shared library. I had tried the command with the folder name preceeding the installer file but the file could not be found.

vinic222 there's alot of basics to learn
Usually downloading on Knoppix it is found on your Desktop. You can probably see it on your screen.
# cd /Desktop
# tar -zxvf install_flash_player_9_linux.tar.gz.
# cd install_flash_player_9_linux/
# ls
now you can see libflashplayer.so
copy this to the iceweasel browser plugin file

# cp libflashplayer.so /usr/lib/mozilla-firefox/plugins/

You see firefox is now iceweasel. You can do your research on it.
Also study the command line commands.
Knoppix su root does not require your password.
Although some utilities or apps ask for it.
The mozilla-firefox file might not be the correct file dunno.
But it needs to be in the iceweasel browser plugin file.
hth

Could be /usr/lib/iceweasel/plugins
check out
#locate /usr/lib/iceweasel/plugins
and it should be there.